Sometimes a blend comes along that has it all. The complexity of flavor, just the right ratio of all ingredients, body like no other and the combination of subtle smoke and peat with the sweet parts of the Blend. Guys at Ian Macleod have done just that with this Blend. They’ve elegantly put together just the right flavors that represent Island and Speyside Whisky.

Ian Macleod is a big name in the Whisky industry game and this blend brings us their best of blending. Put together the mellowness of Speyside and a twist of Talisker give it some extra rest together in oak barrels and you get this creation. Smoky almost salty with sweet on top this is really is a Blend that has much to offer.

It is an outstanding, balanced, Blended Whisky with a grainy birth; while a spicy & slightly smoky life; leads to a rich & oily death with notes of sea salt. (mixed popcorn tin in a bottle)

Thomas,
Nov 16, 2018

This is everything a good blend should be. From the moment it hit my nose I was intrigued and my first sip didn't disappoint. As someone who drinks mainly single malts, I enjoy a good blend from time to time and this one will have a permanent home in my bar. Very reminiscent of Johnnie Walker double black which is another outstanding blend.

Bob,
Nov 12, 2018

smell and taste the smoke, spicy

Ben,
Jul 28, 2018

Smooth, you can taste the caramel and vanilla in it.

Anthony,
Jul 27, 2018

Not as complex as the single malts that I have been tasting (not a knock on blendeds -- it is only the first one I’ve tried), but enjoyable, especially the long end in a fine honey, sherry smoke

Larry,
Jun 18, 2018

Very peaty out of the bottle. Once allowed to breathe it opens up a bit to some honey tasting and spicy notes

Christine,
Jun 2, 2018

Sweet aroma, spicy and nutty flavor, mild smokey finish.

Joshua,
May 14, 2018

Heavy sweet malt with a soft smoke to it.

Gordon,
May 9, 2018

Nice Smokey aroma to start which comes out strong to begin the taste and lingers until the end. Hint of nut and vanilla and sweetness to finish.

Patrick,
Apr 26, 2018

It was a good whisky. No real smokey character as I would expect from a scotch. Good flavor and leaned towards the sweet side.

Sabrina,
Mar 25, 2018

It was okay.

Mat,
Mar 21, 2018

A fantastic, balanced, full-flavor whiskey. Slight sweetness rounds out rather than overpowers smokiness.

Michael,
Mar 16, 2018

Good but not great - there are better drams.

Greg,
Mar 8, 2018

Initially quite nutty with a hint of smoke. As I progressed the vanilla came out. Very enjoyable.

Daniel,
Mar 8, 2018

Sweet, not as smoky as I expected. Smooth finish.

Joseph,
Mar 6, 2018

Great value buy. Light smoke, strong malt and spice.

Yang,
Feb 11, 2018

Lots of citrus, easy to drink. Smokey finish. A tad too sweet for a scotch.

Jackie,
Feb 9, 2018

Taste like cloraseptic throat spray

Amy,
Feb 7, 2018

Love it

Kortland,
Jan 14, 2018

I was a bit surprised by the amount of spiciness that this scotch kicked out at the initial taste. The smoke slowly arrived after the hints of vanilla and citrus subsided. It leaves a nicely aged oak barrel hint on the pallet after it's all said and done.

Ryan,
Dec 14, 2017

Sweet and soft

David,
Oct 3, 2017

This blend reminded me of Johnie Walker Black. I like it but I also like paying less for Johnie.

Patrick,
Aug 31, 2017

Not what I was expecting, probably a one-and-done, agree with other reviews that could be priced as a 10 year, got the smoke but that's about it

Gary,
Jul 23, 2017

Like a highland. Supposed to be smokey (tasting spiral), but that's not what I tasted. A bit too sweet for me, but I would drink it, if offered.

Art,
Jun 13, 2017

Great scotch...great job...

David,
Jun 10, 2017

Very mellow. Nice.

guest,
Jun 1, 2017

For the price point, this blend is incredible. It's very smooth, but shows very balanced smoky notes. It really does taste like a single malt more than a blend, which is impressive.

Enoch,
May 23, 2017

Smooth enough, but weakly flavored, this 12-year should be priced as an 8- or 10-year. Not fruity enough to be called fruity or spicy enough to be called spicy, each sip leaves the sipper unfulfilled.